Contactless Smart Cards, RFID, Payment, Transit and Security

Londoners zip through public transit with the contactless Oyster card

Sunday, October 24, 2004 in Library

For millions of travelers using public transportation in London, a contactless fare payment card named Oyster makes the daily commute or the weekend journey easier, quicker, and more convenient. With more than 2.1 million cards in circulation and more issued every day, those behind London’s Oyster card echo these benefits, attributing Oyster’s popularity to its speed and the fact that its users minimize the time spent in lines.

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